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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 09-12 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Council met in Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Don Poss, 6201 Lilac Drive North, addressed the Council to comment on Councilmember O'Connor's comment regarding the Brooklyn Center Taxpayers Association position with regards to the Opportunity Site. Mr. Poss informed that the Brooklyn Center Business Association strongly urges that the Council publicize to every household in the community information about the Opportunity Site. There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION No Invocation was offered. 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by Mayor Myrna Kragness at 7:03 p.m. 09/12/05 -1- 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Myrna Kragness and Councilmembers Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Also present were City Manager Michael McCauley, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, Fire Chief Ron Boman, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Niesen expressed thanks to Todd Blomstrom, Michael McCauley, SEH Corporation, and others who helped with the Quiet Zone in the southwest community of Brooklyn Center. She informed that the trains were scheduled to stop blowing horns on September 3, 2005, and that there were horns blown that day but there was a noticeable change. She discussed that they will still blow the horns for safety issues and that the safeguards that are in place now meet Government Regulations. Councilmember Carmody wished to express thanks to Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum for all her service to the City since this was her last meeting of minute taking. Councilmember Lasman reported that the Hennepin County Library will be hosting several events for kids and that one of the upcoming topics would be on bullying. She encouraged residents to check out their website and or visit the Library to see their calendar of events which also includes multi - cultural events. Mayor Kragness reported that Starbuck's Coffee had opened on August 25, 2005, and informed that it is located off Brooklyn Boulevard behind 50's Grill. On September 8, 2005, she attended the Association for Rental Management (ARM) meeting and the topics of discussion were security and landscaping issues. She informed that she received an e -mail notification of a "Challenges and Solutions to Housing Minnesota's Veterans" Forum on homeless Veterans that is going to be held on September 24, 2005, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis on Minnehaha Avenue. 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Kragness informed that the Council discussed at its Study Session the following amendments to the agenda: amendment to the August 22, 2005, Study Session minutes and Consent Items 7e and 7f being removed to Council Consideration Items l I and 111. There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to approve the amended agenda and consent agenda. 09/12/05 -2- I Councilmember O'Connor wished to inform that the reason she wished to amend the portion of the August 22, 2005, Study Session minutes to read "that the City should not use eminent domain for private development" instead of public land was because she believes that eminent domain can be used for public land but it is the private development that she disagrees with. Motion passed unanimously and the following consent agenda items were approved: 7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 22, 2005, Study, Regular, and Work Session. 7b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Thelen Heating & Roofing, Inc. 1717 13 Street, Brainerd Woodland Mechanical Inc. 26615 101 Street, Zimmerman Solid Refrigeration LLC 1125 American Boulevard, Bloomington RENTAL Renewal: 4819 Azelia Avenue North (1 bldg, 12 units) Penelope Brown 6737 — 6743 Humboldt Avenue North (2 bldgs, 18 units) Valley Investments & Mgmt 5324 — 26 James Avenue North (Two Family) Steven & Debra Elhardt 3812 Janet Lane (Single Family, Group Home) Mainsl Services 2812 O'Henry Road (Single Family, Group Home) Mainsl Services Initial 381552 d Avenue North (Single Family) Philip Stevenson 5428 Camden Avenue North (Single Family) Paul & Dorothea Harris 5245 & 47 Drew Avenue North (Two Family) John Bailey & Scott Krieger 5856 Dupont Avenue North (Single Family) Chad Lemm 6007 Girard Avenue North (Single Family) Ben Dossman IV 5812 June Avenue North (Single Family) Ka Yeng Yang 6918 Morgan Avenue North (Single Family) Aaron Kalata 3218 Quarles Road (Single Family) Karen Thao 7c. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY ON- SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2005 7d. APPROVAL OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE FOR HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC. (6890 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY) 09/12/05 -3- 8. PRESENTATIONS 8a. TIM WILLSON, PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR, REGARDING OPPORTUNITY SITE Planning Commission Chair Tim Willson addressed the Council to discuss that he would like to update on what the Opportunity Site Task Force has been doing, discuss an open house proposal, and discuss a Northbrook affirmation. Mr. Willson outlined a sheet that was presented regarding the land use, transportation, open space, and additional benefits for the Opportunity Site. He added a few additional comments as a citizen of Brooklyn Center and long -term member of the Planning Commission which included thanks to the Council of having the wisdom and giving the Task Force the opportunity to look at this site. He believes this type of redevelopment is where the City is now going to have to focus its energies. Mr. Willson informed that they are considering an open house to get as much of the work product that the Task Force has put together before the public. After the open house the Task Force would put together the comments from the open house and prepare the final package for Council deliberations. Mr. Willson discussed that the Task Force was asked by the City Manager whether or not they would be interested in continuing work with the redevelopment of the Opportunity Site and to include the Northbrook Shopping Center. Mr. Willson informed that the Task Force had overwhelming agreed and is excited about taking on that portion of the redevelopment effort. Councilmember Carmody inquired how high density would be defined since she knows this raises a concern with residents. Mr. Willson discussed that high density is being defined as number of people or apartments per acre. She informed that she believes the biggest point for including the Northbrook Shopping Center would be the split diamond interchange at Highway 100 because that impacts the other side. Councilmember Niesen expressed thanks to Mr. Willson for his volunteer work and informed that his work is very much appreciated. She inquired about the Metropolitan Council's growth study and if the Task Force has discussed updating the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Willson informed that the Comprehensive Plan itself may need some tweaking and the Task Force is currently looking at recommending an urban type overlay zoning to address issues with this site. She inquired if the Task Force knows the number for growth expectations and if the City is meeting those numbers. Mr. McCauley discussed that the Metropolitan Council identified growth in households in Brooklyn Center without identifying where and how it would happen. If this were to go forward at that number level then it starts addressing some of the Metropolitan Council's issues about infill development. At this point there is not really an expectation of some type of penalty for not achieving what the Metropolitan Council is projecting. 09/12/05 -4- Councilmember Niesen inquired if the updating of the Comprehensive Plan will involve the Opportunity Site Task Force and consultants at this point. Mr. McCauley discussed the process used with the last update and informed that he believes staff would probably recommend some variation of that model which is to have a professional planning firm put together all of the technical requirements that have to be done for the Metropolitan Council. It then would be submitted for comments and have a broader base of public participation with a core group of the Planning Commission. This proposal coming forward impacts the existing Comprehensive Plan and the consulting group is looking at the technical issues that have to be addressed in the existing Comprehensive Plan to go forward with the Opportunity Site. Councilmember Niesen discussed that she had received calls regarding representatives of the Hmong Chamber of Commerce wanting to serve on the Opportunity Site Task Force. Mayor Kragness informed that she received calls also and that she explained to them that the Task Force had already been formed for some time and that they would be welcome to attend the meetings whether they are open for comment or not. Councilmember Carmody questioned when the proposed open house would be scheduled. Mr. McCauley iscussed that it is being targeted for January 2006 if the resolution before the Economic Y g g rY Development Authority (EDA) this evening is approved. 8b. PRESENTATION ON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PREPAREDNESS Fire Chief Ron Boman presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the City's Emergency Operations Plan which included the purpose of the plan, the organizational chart, four phases of emergency management, ongoing emergency management activities, and a map of the City's emergency focal points. He informed that they are planning a functional exercise in 2006 and that this plan is being updated on an ongoing basis and will soon be available in an electronic version. 9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 9a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REQUIRING A PERMIT FOR LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES Mr. McCauley discussed as part of the Federal Mandates and Requirements the City has to deal with non -point discharges and one of those in terms of potentially putting pollutants and other foreign materials into the storm water system are construction activities. The City Attorney had prepared this ordinance that takes what was spread throughout the ordinances and makes a comprehensive requirement for a permit to do construction activities that have the potential to put materials into the storm water stream. There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 09/12/05 -5- No one wished to address the Council. There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember O'Connor inquired how much this permit would cost. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom informed that no fee has been established and that a fee will be established by resolution at a later date. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -08 Amending Chapter 35 of the City Code of Ordinances Requiring a Permit for Land Disturbing Activities. Motion passed unanimously. 9b. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE ACCOUNTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS Mr. McCauley discussed that this resolution is the semi - annual certification of delinquent utility accounts. There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Niesen to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Sherry Brown, 5013 66 Avenue North, addressed the Council to inform that she purchased her home this May and that she received a letter from the City stating the previous owner is delinquent on the utility bill and that this delinquency is being rolled into her property taxes. Mr. McCauley discussed that the Council had adopted a policy with respect to this issue and suggested if the Council would like to pull Ms. Brown's assessment, the public hearing can continue with respect to her assessment being continued to September 26, 2005. There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to remove Ms. Brown's assessment and continue her assessment to September 26, 2005. Motion passed unanimously. i There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. 09/12/05 -6- I Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 128 Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility Service Accounts to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls with the removal and continuation of the proposed assessment to 5013 66 Avenue North. Motion passed unanimously. 9e. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE; REGULATING HOURS OF OPERATION Mr. McCauley discussed this ordinance change would repeal the prior regulations which had been based on State Statute and references the hours and dates as set by State Law so the City no longer has to amend each time the State changes its rules. There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No one wished to address the Council. There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Niesen moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -09 Amending Chapter 11 of the City Code of Ordinances Relating to the Municipal Liquor Store; Regulating Hours of Operation. Motion passed unanimously. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM 10a. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2005-011. SUBMITTED BY APPLE AMERICAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF MINNESOTA. REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY REGISTERED LAND SURVEY APPROVAL TO CREATE A SEPARATE TRACT OF LAND FOR THE APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT AT BROOKDALE SHOPPING CENTER. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AT ITS AUGUST 25, 2005, MEETING. Mr. McCauley discussed that if this is approved it would create a separate parcel of land and ownership for Applebee's Restaurant and results in a separate tax identification number that would allow the Applebee's Restaurant to control its own destiny as to the payment of taxes. 09/12/05 -7- The Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2005- 011 subject to the following conditions: 1. The final RLS is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final RLS is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. Approval of the RLS does not create separate development rights for the newly created tract of land other than that authorized for Brookdale in its entirety. There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to approve Planning Commission Application No. 2005 -011 subject to the above conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS l la. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE DONATION OF HONEYWELL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IN SUPPORT OF THE SUMMER YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM Mayor Kragness read the resolution expressing appreciation for the donation of $1,000 from the Honeywell Federal Credit Union in support of the Summer Youth Sports Program. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -129 Expressing Appreciation for the Donation of Honeywell Federal Credit Union in Support of the Summer Youth Sports Program. Motion passed unanimously. llb. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2005 AS NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH Mayor Kragness read the Proclamation Declaring September 2005 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adopt Proclamation Declaring September 2005 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Motion passed unanimously. l lc. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 18-24,2005, TO BE FISCAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES WEEK Mayor Kragness read the Proclamation Declaring September 18 -24, 2005, to be Fiscal and Support Services Week. 09/12/05 -8- There was a motion by Councilmember Lasman, seconded by Councilmember Carmody to adopt Proclamation Declaring September 18 -24, 2005, to be Fiscal and Support Services Week. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. lld. MAYORAL APPOINTMENT TO NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMISSION Mayor Kragness requested ratification of Joshua Xiong to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission. Councilmembers Carmody and O'Connor expressed that they believe both applicants were well qualified for this appointment. There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody, seconded by Councilmember Lasman to ratify Mayoral nomination of Joshua Xiong to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission. Motion passed unanimously. 11e. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF FRIDLEY'S APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER Mr. McCauley discussed that the Mayor of the City of Fridley had requested of the City Council support for their efforts to obtain financial assistance from the State of Minnesota for the Springbrook Nature Center. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 130 Supporting the City of Fridley's Application to the State of Minnesota for Financial Assistance With the Springbrook Nature Center. Mayor Kragness wished to point out that this does not require the City of Brooklyn Center to offer any financial assistance and this is only moral support. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. 11L RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPOSED USE OF AUTO THEFT PREVENTION GRANT Mr. McCauley discussed that the City has been successful again in receiving funding for auto theft prevention efforts and this would approve the agreement with the State of Minnesota so the Police Department can devote a full officer to this effort. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Carmody seconded RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 131 Authorizing Proposed Use of Auto Theft Prevention Grant. Councilmember Carmody inquired what types of things are done with this grant. Mr. McCauley 09/12/05 -9- discussed there is an officer who works full -time with the car dealers to help them identify ways to reduce theft and provides for the use of bait cars and other tactics trying to catch people who are doing this and reduce the incidents. Councilmember O'Connor expressed that she does not like the idea of bait cars and believes that the City should not spend a lot of money of this type of thing. She inquired if $134,000 covers everything or does the City put something towards this. Mr. McCauley discussed this is reimbursing the City for its efforts. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she believes the City needs to get into control o f t hese incidents. Councilmember O'Connor asked if a report could be provided on previous reductions. Mr. McCauley informed that the Police Chief had done a report and he would look into getting a copy of that report for the Council. Councilmember O'Connor abstained. Motion passed. 11g. 2006 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND TAX LEVY REPORT 1. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY TAX CAPACITY LEVY FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS AND A MARKET VALUE TAX LEVY FOR THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2006 2. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE 2006 FISCAL YEAR 3. RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATES FOR TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADOPTION OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 2006 Mr. McCauley informed there was a typo in the materials on the top of page 3 of his memo that should be amended to read 3.6 and not 3.7 percent. The first two resolutions set a revenue target that is consistent with the discussions that have been held in May and August with the Financial Commission. The third resolution would set December 5, 2005, for the Truth in Taxation Hearing and December 12, 2005, and the continuation of the Truth in Taxation Hearing if needed and required. Mr. McCauley discussed that the target levy sets the cap of the amount of money that can be levied in real estate taxes payable in 2006. The Council can reduce the amount at the December 12, 2005, meeting; however, it cannot set an amount higher than the preliminary levy set forth in the resolutions. 09/12/05 -10- The combined levies for the general fund operations, general obligation bond supportive by taxes including the Police and Fire Bonds, and the previously approved preliminary levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority was a cumulative of 2.72 percent in all of the taxes levied by the City from 2005 to 2006. It is a 3.73 percent levy increase for general fund operations as a component, but with the retirement of the 1995 Bonds and a slight reduction in the Debt Service required for the Police and Fire Bond, the cumulative total levy impact is the lower amount of 2.72 percent. The current status of the General Fund Budget is that the City is roughly a $100,000 out of balance in terms of the actual draft and that will be adjusted in remedy by December with the continuing work sessions. Councilmember O'Connor inquired about the amount in the third "Whereas" with Resolution Adopting a Preliminary Budget for the 2006 Fiscal Year. Mr. McCauley informed that the amount of $11,648,789 in the "Whereas" section of the resolution was a typo and that the correct was $11,627,415 as set forth in the text of the resolution setting the preliminary levy. Councilmember Carmody discussed her concerns about the pension costs that are increasing and expressed that she believes keeping the increases down to what it is at now is good. Councilmember O'Connor expressed her concern about the taxes going up and that she believes three percent is too much for the residents to handle. She would like to see this get to a lower amount. Councilmember Niesen expressed that she will support these numbers since they are not final and discussed her concerns with salary increases. She requested a copy or an e -mail of the survey by Hewitt and Associates on private sector wage increases. Councilmember O'Connor inquired of the step increase process used for employees. Mr. McCauley outlined the step increase process used. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 132 Approving a Preliminary Tax Capacity Levy for the General Fund and Debt Service Funds and a Market Value Tax Levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for Property Taxes Payable in 2006; RESOLUTION NO, 2005-133 Adopting a Preliminary Budget for the 2006 Fiscal Year•, and RESOLUTION NO. 2005-134 Setting the Dates for Truth In Taxation Public Hearings and Adoption of General Fund Budget for 2006. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. Councilmember O'Connor asked if the Council had adopted the first of the three resolutions or all three resolutions. The Council discussed that all three resolutions had been adopted in one motion. Councilmember O'Connor requested the opportunity to reconsider and vote on each resolution separately. Councilmember O'Connor wished to vote in favor of the resolution setting a date for a Truth in Taxation Hearing. Mayor Kragness ruled that the agenda items had passed and moved on to the next item on the agenda. 09/12/05 -11- 11h. RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL HANDBOOK REGARDING OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL POLICY Mr. McCauley discussed that State Law requires the Council to adopt a formal policy on City Council travel outside of the State of Minnesota. This resolution would amend the City Council Handbook to provide a description of when travel is appropriate and what expenses would be authorized in the procedure for approval; and provides that the Council annually review this to comply with State Law. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 135 Amending City Council Handbook Regarding Out -Of -State Travel Policy. Motion passed unanimously. Ili. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2005 CONGRESS OF CITIES AND EXPOSITION Mr. McCauley discussed since the Council adopted the policy and it has not gone through a budget process implementing that policy, this resolution fits under the policy just adopted by specifically authorizing the attendance at the National League of Cities 2005 Congress of Cities and Exposition by Councilmember Niesen. Councilmember Lasman wished to point out that what the Council is doing by this action is changing a policy allowing a Council Member to attend every other year, to allowing two national conferences per Council Member, per term. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 136 Authorizing Attendance At National League Of Cities 2005 Congress Of Cities And Exposition Councilmember Niesen abstained. Motion passed. 11 j. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 137 Declaring A Public Nuisance And Ordering The Removal Of Diseased Trees. Councilmember O'Connor voted against the same. Motion passed. llk. (FORMERLY CONSENT ITEM 7E) RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CLEANING AND PAINT REPAIR SERVICES FOR ELEVATED STORAGE TANK NO. 3, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2005 -15, CONTRACT 2005 -H 09/12/05 -12- I Councilmember O'Connor inquired if using money from the Water Utility Fund would be depleting the fund. Mr. McCauley discussed that roughly half of the amount was budgeted and the other half is making repairs that is indicated in Mr.Blomstrom's memorandum less costly for the City to make in connection with this washing. This expenditure,as any expenditure,would reduce the amount of money in the fund and the amount is not significant as it relates to the fund. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded RESOLUTION NO.2005- 138 Awarding Contract for Cleaning and Paint Repair Services for Elevated Storage Tank No. 3, Improvement Project No. 2005-15, Contract 2005-H. Motion passed unanimously. 111. (FORMERLY CONSENT ITEM 7F) RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF LIFT STATION CONTROL CABINETS AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2005-09, CONTRACT 2005-D Councilmember O'Connor inquired how control cabinets work and what they are needed for. Mr. Blomstrom discussed that the control cabinets control the operations of the lift station facility. Mr. McCauley added that the lift stations serve the functions ofpumping sewage from one spot up so that it can then again be transported using gravity flow. Councilmember O'Connor inquired what security improvements would be made. Mr. Blomstrom discussed that the security improvements proposed are the intrusion detection and alarms for the well Y P P P buildings and the lighting improvements for wells in the water towers. Councilmember Carmody moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded RESOLUTION NO.2005- 139 Awarding Contract for Installation of Lift Station Control Cabinets and Security Improvements, Improvement Project No. 2005-09, Contract 2005-1). Motion passed unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Councilmember Carmody,seconded by Councilmember Lasman to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Mayor 09/12/05 -13-